Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/400 Surname: Bryant, Kimbrough, Lane, Reuck, Thompson ------------------------- MIDDLECREEK. A Noble Woman Passed Away. Almeda A., daughter of Ambrose and Susan Bryant, was born April 19, 1847, and fell peacefully to sleep July 31, 1917, at 10 P. M., age 70 years, 3 months and 12 days. She was born at this old home and passed her entire life at this place. It was there she spent childhood's happy hours, and grew to young womanhood. On January 19, 1871, she was united in marriage to Robert M. Kimbrough. To this union three children were born — Dennis, Flora and Leo. Leo, the youngest, passed away Feb. 1, 1905, thirty-five days afterwards, March 8, Mr. Kimbrough passed away, leaving a devoted companion. The deaths of these two loved ones were a great sorrow to her, one from which she never recovered, and in the passing years, she missed those loved ones with undiminished sorrow. She united with no church, but was a firm believer in the Primitive Baptist, and when unable to longer attend church the “Messenger of Peace” and “Signs of the Times” two Baptist papers, were her constant companions. Having lived in this vicinity all her life, her life was as an open book to all. She was a kind and indulgent mother, and good neighbor. Her nature was such that she could mingle with old and the young and all enjoyed being in her company. She was a woman of excellent traits of character and her home was known far and wide as a place where hospitality abounded, which showed her goodness of heart and her love for humanity. Her niece, Emma Thompson, now the wife of William Reuck, was taken into her home at the tender age of eight years. There she was given a good home and received a share of her love and kindness, and this niece was very devoted to her aunt. For a number of years Mrs. Kimbrough has been in failing health, but only bedfast the last two weeks. She leaves to mourn her loss her son, Dennis, and daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Lane, and four grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Funeral was held at her late residence at 2 P. M. Thursday, August 2, conducted by her pastor, Elder L. E. Frazee. It was attended by a large concourse of people. Burial in Holland cemetery in the family lot. We have to mourn the loss of one we fain, indeed, would keep; Beloved on earth, regretted, gone, Remembered as she sleeps. The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday August 8, 1917 Page 2 Columns 1, 2, & 3 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>